In a non-randomized, single-arm study of 20 patients with Type II diabetes, the EndoBarrier implant lowered blood glucose levels in more than half and led to a statically significant decrease in total body weight loss of 9.4%, according to a press release.

"Our data point to a substantial improvement in glycemic control and other metabolic parameters even among overweight – but not severely obese – diabetic patients during EndoBarrier Therapy," researcher Dr. Ricardo Cohen said in prepared remarks. "These are promising data and suggest that EndoBarrier may play a valuable role for overweight patients struggling to control their diabetes and lose weight."